Eco-Schools

Who are we?

Eco-Schools is a fundamental initiative which encourages young people to engage in their environment by allowing them the opportunity to actively protect it. It starts in the classroom where it expands to the school and eventually fosters change in the community at large. Through this programme, young people experience a sense of achievement at being able to have a say in the environmental management policies of their schools, ultimately steering them towards certification and the prestige which comes with being awarded a Green Flag. The Eco-Schools programme is an ideal way for schools to embark on a meaningful path towards improving the environment in both the school and the local community while at the same time having a life-long positive impact on the lives of young people, their families, school staff and local authorities.

What do we do?

Include Everyone

Combining learning with hands-on experiences, the whole programme is run according to an all-inclusive, participatory approach involving students, teachers and the local community at large.

Involve Communities

Eco-Schools places great emphasis on involving the local community from the very beginning. It is anticipated that by doing so, the lesson the students pick up are transferred back into the community where they will take hold and lead to more sustainable, environmentally-responsible behaviour patterns.

Motivate

Eco-Schools challenges students to engage in tackling environmental problems at a level where they can see tangible results, spurring them to realise that they really can make a difference.

Improve Attitudes

Eco-Schools instils in students a sense of responsibility and cultivates a sustainable mindset which they can apply on a daily basis. It equips those involved with the drive to really make a difference and to spread such proactive behaviour amongst family and friends, ultimately passing it on to future generations.